I Think This Monkey Likes Me is the penultimate episode of The Amazing Race 9.
Synopsis[]
While racing through Bangkok, Teams face a Roadblock where they must prepare a feast for hundreds of sacred monkeys.
In Thailand, teams make their way to an ancient temple where they find their next clue. Two teams race for the Fast Forward and both are greeted with a gut-wrenching challenge aptly named "Insect Delight." Despite a teammate's encouragement, a physically demanding challenge proves to be too much for one Racer who breaks down.[2]
Story[]
Route Markers[]
The order of departure from Lake Bennett Wilderness Resort are as follows:
- Ray & Yolanda (1:13 am)
- Eric & Jeremy (1:20 am)
- Joseph & Monica (1:21 am)
- BJ & Tyler (1:22 am)
Teams must fly to Bangkok, Thailand. Upon arrival, teams must take a taxi to Mo Chit Bus Terminal and ride a bus to Lopburi. Once in Lopburi, teams will find their next clue at Prang Sam Yot.
The Fast Forward instructions were given to teams after finding their clue at Prang Sam Yot. Teams must travel to Pho Kao Ton in Mueang Lopburi District to try a favorite local after-school activity at Bo Ngoen Pla Pao Restaurant, which they would discover was eating a bowl of fried crickets and grasshoppers. When completed, they would win the Fast Forward. BJ & Tyler won the Fast Forward.
"Who's ready for some monkey business?"
The team member assigned to perform this Roadblock must assemble a properly-carved and arranged fruit ceremonial feast for monkeys at Prang Sam Yot using a completed example as reference and serve it to them. When the feast is finished and offered to the monkeys, they would receive their next clue.
The Roadblock performers per team are underlined:
Teams must take a taxi to the bank of the Chao Phraya River at Pak Kret District and take a ferry to Ko Kret Island. Upon arrival, teams must search the grounds of the Buddha Garden to find their next clue.
Choice A: Move It
Teams must make their way on foot to the Jom Jam Pottery Factory and transport 72 clay pots through the streets of a market to a docked boat. Teams must balance these clay pots on wooden boards balancing on their shoulders. Once all the pots have been delivered, a merchant would give their next clue.
Only Joseph & Monica chose this task.
Choice B: Altar It
Teams must make their way by foot to the Wat Chimphi temple. Once there, they must assemble a shrine and completely gold leaf a Buddha statue to receive their next clue.
Teams must take a ferry back to Pak Kret District, then take a taxi to the Marble Temple in Bangkok to check in.
For having the Travelocity envelope obtained at Prang Sam Yot with the golden gnome in it, Ray & Yolanda won a cruise around Sydney Harbour, with visits to the Hunter Valley wine district and the Great Barrier Reef provided by Travelocity. In addition, during their rest period, Ray & Yolanda would stay in a luxury hotel room.
Leaderboard[]
First Place • Eliminated • Last placer on a Non-Elimination Leg or continue racing on a No-Rest Leg • Season winner • Season 2nd place • Season 3rd place • ► Used the Fast Forward• > Used the Yield • < Recipient of the Yield
BJ & Tyler
Best Friends |
Eric & Jeremy
Friends |
Ray & Yolanda
Dating |
Joseph & Monica
Dating |
Trivia[]
- With Joseph & Monica's elimination, Yolanda Brown-Moore is the only female left racing.
- This episode's title was said by Eric Sanchez.
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